The Pont d'Avignon, which is also known as the the Pont Saint-Bénézet, was begun in 1177, by the shepherd, Bénézet, a native of Vivarais, who presented himself to the bishop of Avignon, as having been sent by God, to construct a bridge across the Rhône. Its construction, paid for by donations and collections, lasted eight years. It measured about 900 metres in length by 4 metres wide and was made up of 19 arches "lightly raised in ellipse". Today, only four of the arches remain, one of which is surmounted by the Chapel of St, Nicolas, the patron saint of Boatmen, where you can find the tomb of its founder, St Benezet. And the legendary song made him acquire even more fame.

Jeudi a toujours été le jour le plus chanceux de la semaine !Thus, 11th September began with the French sun promising more than an Australian bloke might expect. The source of love and life jumped out at the day and the happy, lazy city of old Avignon stirred itself as if summer would last for ever. Pourquoi pas ?

The tourists and the ants swarmed, - partout. The Rhône rushed about its business and the Camargue was ever thankful.People formed queues and bought tickets for things.Not like in the XVe siècle. That was the mission for today. To return to the 15 century, - if only for the time that a fleeting remembrance may be cherished, nurtured and kept safe.

Nathalie had made our stay a pleasure and today we were to dance. And what better location than;- sur le pont d'Avignon.

WELCOME TO THE WIDE BROWN LAND, A LAND OF SWEEPING PLAINS, OF RAGGED MOUNTAIN RANGES, OF DROUGHTS AND FLOODING RAINS. HERE IS THE LAND DOWN UNDER AND ADELAIDE, CAPITAL CITY OF SUNNY SOUTH AUSTRALIA. PLEASE ENJOY MY CITY, AND FROM TIME TO TIME, I SHALL TAKE YOU TO THE "BACK OF BEYOND".